Clarkes Road is in Harwich and in Tendring district. CO12 4JY is located in the Dovercourt All Saints electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Harwich and North Essex. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Clarkes Road, Harwich, CO12 4JY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CO12 4LG, CO12 4LA, CO12 4JX, CO12 4LB, CO12 4LH, CO12 4LE, CO12 4LQ, CO12 4LD, CO12 4LL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CO12 4JY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 50.8% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 48% | 49.2% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.6% | 36.3% | 6.7% | 37.9% | -1.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.5% | 47.1% | -6.4% | 44.2% | 2.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 0.9% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 9.9% | 3.3% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 8% | 5.4% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52% | 41% | -11.0% | 48.4% | -7.4% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 36.8% | 1.4% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 7.5% | 16% | 8.5% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 5.5% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 15.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.1% | 19.6% | -6.5% | 18.2% | 1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.5% | 16.1% | -3.4% | 9.6% | 6.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.2% | 23.7% | 2.5% | 13.4% | 10.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 4.9% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 18.3% | 5.9% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.6% | 15.2% | 4.6% | 33.8% | -18.6% |
| Other | 5.3% | 2.2% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.7% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.7% | 97.7% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 16.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 97.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 98.1% | 97.4% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.1% | 97.7% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -8.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.9% | 76.7% | -0.8% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 22.1% | 13.5% | 8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.9% | 37.2% | 10.7% |
| Christian | 44.6% | 46.2% | -1.6% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clarkes Road was 84.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.2% lower than the Dovercourt All Saints average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Clarkes Road has the 15th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Dovercourt All Saints and the 150th highest crime rate of 498 local areas in Tendring .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.7%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 Clarkes Road, Harwich, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2010-08-03 | £218,133 |
| 63 Clarkes Road, Harwich, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £129,995 | 2004-11-25 | £234,184 |
| 73 Clarkes Road, Harwich, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £26,000 | 2002-02-25 | £78,159 |
CO12 4JY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Meadow Primary School & School House Nursery Pound Farm Drive , Dovercourt CO12 4LB | 3out of 4 | 347 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Dovercourt Main Road , Dovercourt CO12 4HT | 3out of 4 | 411 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chase Lane Primary School and Nursery Chase Lane , Dovercourt CO12 4NB | 3out of 4 | 956 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mayflower Primary School Main Road , Dovercourt CO12 4AJ | 2out of 4 | 1,283 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School The Drive , Dovercourt CO12 3SU | - not rated | 1,319 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harwich and Dovercourt High School Hall Lane , CO12 3TG | 3out of 4 | 1,001 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food For Thought | 618 Main Road, Harwich | 413 yd | |
| Pacific 7 Fsh and Chips | 462 Main Road, Harwich | 531 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Harwich Gateway Retail Park, Freshfields Road | 745 yd | |
| Subway | 394 Main Road, Harwich | 888 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mayflower Brewers Fayre | Mayflower Brewers Fayre, Parkeston Road | 380 yd | |
| Trafalgar | The Trafalgar Public House, 616 Main Road | 482 yd | |
| Parkeston Railway Club | Hamilton Street, Parkeston | 962 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raj Tandoori Takeaway | 552 Main Road, Harwich | 268 yd | |
| Dovercourt Grill | 487 Main Road, Harwich | 292 yd | |
| Mayflower | 471 Main Road, Harwich | 307 yd | |
| Ocean Fish Bar | 612 - 614 Main Road, Harwich | 482 yd | |
| Mandarin House | 614 Main Road, Harwich | 482 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | 465 Main Road, Harwich | 307 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrisons Stores Plc, Iconfield Park | 745 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harwich And Dovercourt Golf Club STATION ROAD PARKESTON | golf | 541 yd |
| Parkeston Welfare Park Garland Road | grass pitches | 788 yd |
| The Harwich And Dovercourt High School HALL LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 877 yd |
| Chase Lane Primary School CHASE LANE | artificial grass pitch, swimming pool | 1,000 yd |
| Harwich Sports Centre HALL LANE | squash courts, tennis courts | 1,040 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 71.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 62.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.